This Galentines cake is a soft, fluffy vanilla cake layered with pink buttercream and decorated with hearts and sprinkles. Perfect for celebrating friendship and Galentine’s Day with your best friends.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Pink food coloring
Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pink or red food coloring
Decorations:
Sprinkles, heart candies, fresh berries
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
7. Add pink food coloring and mix until desired color.
8. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
9. Let cakes cool completely.
10. Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy to make frosting.
11. Add food coloring and frost the cake layers.
12. Decorate with sprinkles and heart candies before serving.
You can turn this into a heart-shaped cake using a heart pan.
Use strawberry or raspberry jam between layers for extra flavor.
Make the cake one day ahead for easier decorating.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://www.broodrecipes.com/galentines-cake-recipe/